It was 8 feet 6-1/2 inches long, and 21 inches in circumference at the part on which the lip of the animal rests.

The elephant was rather a small one, as is common in this hot central region.

Some idea may be formed of the strength of his neck when it is recollected that he bore a weight of 256 lbs.

The ivory which comes from the east and northeast of Cassange is very much larger than any to be found further south.

Captain Neves had one weighing 120 lbs., and this weight is by no means uncommon.